May 5, 2021 5 years ago

ATN hopes Copyright Act review will purge “piracy parasite”

TORONTO — Asian Television Network International (ATN) appears to have high hopes the federal government’s Copyright Act review, launched April 14, will put an end to the piracy… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

EORN’s $1.6-billion Gig Internet proposal gets support from 59 municipal leaders

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — During a virtual meeting yesterday, 59 heads of council from municipalities across eastern Ontario voiced their support for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) “Gig Project”… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

Stingray launches more channels with 13 global partners

MONTREAL — Broadcaster and music service provider Stingray announced today the launch of several free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels and SVOD services with 13 major OTT providers around the… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

LifeLabs partners with Telus Health to improve healthcare access for Ontario customers

TORONTO — To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Life Labs announced today it has partnered with Telus Health to provide MyCareCompass customers in Ontario with improved access to allied… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

First contact problem-solving makes for loyal customers

TORONTO — A new study from J.D. Power finds Canadian wireless customers are satisfied overall with the support they get from their service provider, with Videotron ranking highest in… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

WildBrain Spark to launch Emojitown digital-first series at end of May

TORONTO, LONDON and HAMBURG — Kids and family entertainment company WildBrain announced today its AVOD network and digital studio, WildBrain Spark, is co-developing and co-producing a new digital first-series… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

CMF reports on equity and inclusion results so far

TORONTO — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today provided an update on the progress of its Equity and Inclusion Strategy and presented the results to-date of the initiative. “Over… Continue Reading

May 5, 2021 5 years ago

CHOM’s Terry DiMonte retiring

MONTREAL — After a remarkable 43 years in broadcasting, CHOM 97.7’s morning show host Terry DiMonte (above) is retiring. The announcement was made during the Bell Media-owned radio station’s show… Continue Reading

May 4, 2021 5 years ago

With no delay coming, Novus wants 3500 MHz auction application process reopened (Update: ISED says no)

VANCOUVER and OTTAWA — In response to Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne’s announcement last week the 3500 MHz spectrum auction scheduled for June 15 will… Continue Reading

May 4, 2021 5 years ago

Wireless prices coming down, but more progress needed, says ISED

OTTAWA — The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released today its latest quarterly report on wireless plans, which shows prices for the majority of mid-range… Continue Reading